RESOLUTION NO. 25-10

REGARDING THE HOTEL/MOTEL PRIVILEGE TAX

WHEREAS, on November 27, 2017, the Hickman County Legislative Body approved Resolution 17-35 resuming enforcement of Private Act of 1991 Chapter 41; and

WHEREAS, the proceeds generated by this act have been received into the General Fund 101 and have been used on a year-to-year basis as undesignated funds; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Legislative Body has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Hickman County that the use of these funds be more specifically directed; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Legislative Body desires to support and encourage the continued efforts of tourism and recreation within the county.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Hickman County Legislative Body assembled in regular session this 24th day of March, 2025, that:

Section 1: The Budget Committee shall provide in the annual budget document that 60% of the last audited amount received into revenue code 40220 be set aside into expense code 58110-316 designated for Tourism–Hickman County Chamber of Commerce. The remaining 40% shall be set aside in a designated reserve account 34635 for Recreation and Tourism.

Section 2: Hickman County Chamber of Commerce shall not present an annual budget request as a nonprofit entity within the county.

Section 3: This resolution shall take effect with the Annual Budget documents prepared for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

Sponsors: Steve Gianakos, 4th District Commissioner; Danny Clark, 2nd District Commissioner

Motion: Steve Gianakos; second: Danny Clark.

Commission action: 12 Aye, 0 Nay, 0 Pass, 2 Absent — Adopted.

Board action: Adopted (March 24, 2025).